Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during April 8 eclipse, NASA says
- Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, referred to as the "devil comet," will approach Earth on June 2, following recent outbursts in 2023, as reported by Space.com.
- The eerie comet will be visible during Earth's total solar eclipse on April 8, marking its first appearance in 71 years, according to NASA.
- Scientists estimate the devil comet to be at least 17 kilometers in size and expect it to shine its brightest during the perihelion passage on April 21.
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Where will you be for the April 8 total solar eclipse? There's still time to grab a spot
There are just a few weeks left to pick your spot to see the skies darken along a strip of North America, whether by land, sea, or air. That's right, we're talking about the solar eclipse.
NASA expects Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks to be visible during April 8 total solar eclipse
Local residents and visitors to the area will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see two rare astronomical sights at the same time next month. Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, nicknamed the “Devil Comet” due to its hornlike appearance, is expected to be visible from Earth on April 8, coinciding with a rare total solar eclipse that will be seen across a large swath of Texas. The April 8 eclipse marks the first time in nearly 150 years that the city o…
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